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Apple unveiled a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K featuring an A19 chip and Siri AI, priced from $299. Alongside the launch, Apple confirmed that the new Siri AI beta will also work on 2nd- and 3rd-generation Apple TV 4K models via a future tvOS update, rolling out at launch in the US, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, and the UK in English.
Apple introduced a refreshed Apple TV 4K during its 'Welcome home' event, its first update to the product in four years. The device features an A19 chip with faster CPU and GPU performance, built-in far-field microphones for hands-free Siri use, and an upgraded Siri Remote with Find My support. Pre-orders begin today at $299, with shipping starting November 13; the remote alone is available separately for $59.
Apple has released an updated Apple TV 4K featuring far-field microphones for hands-free Siri use, on-screen text responses to queries, and the ability to pull context from a paired iPhone for content requests. The device now supports surround sound using up to four HomePod or HomePod mini speakers, up from two, and users can ask Siri to locate a missing remote. The new model costs $299, pre-orders open today, and it ships November 13.
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, which keeps the original's design but adds three new fabric colors (blue, green, pink) alongside white and Midnight. New features include Sound Glow lighting that mirrors album art or soundscapes, persistent AirPlay pairing with any Mac, and support for up to four HomePod mini 2 or second-gen HomePod units as surround sound with the Apple TV 4K. The new Siri AI capability is planned for the device but will not be available at launch, with no timeframe given.
Apple announced the HomeView, a 7-inch smart display with a speaker base and wall-mounted version both priced at $299, at a New York event. The device runs new software called HomeView rather than iOS or iPadOS, lacks an App Store, and instead offers a curated set of apps including FaceTime, Messages, Safari and some third-party apps like Spotify. Preorders are open now, with sales starting November 13.
Apple introduced three new devices at a New York media event: the Apple HomeView, its first smart display with a 7-inch screen and speaker base; the HomePod Mini 2; and a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K. The company also showed smart-home accessories built with LG and Schneider Electric, including a video doorbell, thermostats and security cameras. HomeView runs a standalone operating system without App Store access, instead offering a curated set of apps like Messages, Safari and FaceTime plus select third-party apps.
Apple has begun taking preorders for HomeView, a $299 smart home display with a seven-inch squircle screen. It launches November 13th in multiple colors, with buyers able to choose between a speaker base with a down-firing woofer and passive radiators, or a wall-mounted version without the extra audio hardware, both priced the same.
Apple has launched a new Apple TV 4K featuring its A19 chip, promising 50% faster CPU and up to twice the GPU performance of the prior model, along with three far-field microphones for hands-free Siri commands powered by Apple Intelligence. The device ships with a redesigned remote made of recycled aluminum that supports Find My and Precision Finding, and preorders open today ahead of a November 13 launch at $299, with the remote sold separately for $59.
Apple has begun taking preorders for the second-generation HomePod Mini, which runs on the S10 chip first introduced in the Apple Watch Series 10. The speaker can anchor a four-speaker surround setup with the new Apple TV 4K, work as audio output for Wi-Fi 6E-equipped Macs, and display album artwork through its top LED array.
Apple has started taking preorders for its newest Apple TV 4K, priced at $299, ahead of its release on Friday, November 13th. The device features Apple's A19 chip, improved wireless connectivity, and a beta version of Siri AI compatible with second-generation Apple TV 4K models and newer, along with a Find My tracking feature for the second-gen Siri remote. Apple is currently the only retailer accepting preorders.
At its 'Welcome Home' event, Apple introduced HomeView, its first dedicated smart home hub, priced at $299 with a 7-inch touchscreen, 12-megapixel camera, and facial recognition for up to six users. The company also refreshed the HomePod Mini and Apple TV 4K, and unveiled new smart home and security accessories built with third-party manufacturers.
Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection, a line of smart home products co-developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, including security cameras, a video doorbell, a smart lock, and two thermostats. The announcement came at Apple's Welcome Home event in New York, alongside new Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2 hardware, marking Apple's first self-branded devices for its Apple Home platform after years of relying on third-party manufacturers.